Former Bali Governor, Made Mangku Pastika, Challenges Island’s Claim to be a ‘Paradise on Earth’ While Poverty Still Persists.
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Protecting Bali’s Disappearing Forests
Barely 23% of Bali’s Total Land Area Covered by Forests. Island’s Water Supply at Severe Risk.
Demands for Clarification on Mengwi Tollway
Mengwi-Gilimanuk Toll Road in Disarray with W. Bali Villagers Protesting Seeking President’s Clarification..
Tourists Spending More in Indonesia
Government Reports Tourist Spending Increased in 2nd Quarter of 2024 with Average Spend Per Visit of US$1,433.70
Devalued Rupiah: The Path to More Arrivals?
Minister Sandiaga Plots How Indonesia can Profit from a Devaluing Rupiah.
Bali Suffering a Giant Egg Shortage
No Yolking: Bali’s Large Egg-Carving Industry Faces a Shortage of Raw Materials
Tourism Minister Fighting for Bigger Budget
Tourism Minister and Finance Minister Cross Swords on Need for Supplemental Tourism Funding
Bali Tollroad in Search of Investors
Funding Remains an Obstacle in Plans to Complete Gilimanuk-Mengwi Toll Road
Indonesia Seeking a Bigger Bite of Apple
Tim Cook Visits Bali. Apple Establishing Academies in Bali and Across Indonesia.
Kuta Ranks among “Cheapest” Destinations
UK Post Office Survey Labels Kuta, Bali Among Most Affordable Holiday Destinations
Hatten Wines: A Bountiful Bali Business
We’ll Drink to this: Bali Wine Maker – Hatten Wine – Busy Managing Record Sales Growth.
Bali Food Prices Soaring
Food Prices in Bali Traditional Markets Under High Inflationary Pressure.